This example of desert landscaping is a collection of cactus, succulents, palm and palo verde trees at Bel Aire Drive and Marietta Circle in Cathedral City.

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| The Desert Sun Editorial Board

Coachella residents in four landscaping and lighting districts made a smart decision in voting to ditch the lush landscaping around their homes for cactus and rocks. Not only is the desert landscaping cheaper to maintain, it is more environmentally friendly.

Eight of the city's 38 districts have deficits ranging from $1,000 to $176,000 because watering is costing the city more money than what's coming in from resident fees. Many of ...